Reminder: SEPAC Parents' Night Out - Sep 28

From the Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Parents' Night Out

Please join us on Thursday, September 28, 2017
At 7:00 pm Cole's Tavern

Come for a casual night out for some laughs, good food and a few drinks!

Look forward to seeing you there!

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Bring your family to Panera Bread and support Remington - Sep 29

You don't want to miss this.

Support Remington Middle School and have a delicious time at Panera Bread! Just print or show this flier to them and a portion of the proceeds from your purchase will go to Remington!   The flyer is good from Open to Close on Friday, September 29.

Remington PCC | 628 Washington St, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by pccremington@gmail.comin collaboration with Tryit free today

Live reporting: Closing items

K. Town Administrator's Report	K. Town Administrator's Report
L. Future Agenda Items	L. Future Agenda Items 2 parcels of value in the center could be helpful
M. Council Comments	M. Council Comments Bissanti -  Friends of Franklin Historical Museum open house Sunday from 1-4 PM Pellegri - for all Franklin residents, flu clinic at Senior Center, Oct 17 9:30 to 11:30 What is happening with the museum with the siding? didn't get to it this summer Mercer - those watching could appreciate a can of WD-40 to oil the chairs
N. Executive Session	N. Executive Session
O. Adjourn	O. Adjourn motion to adjoourn, passed 9-0

Live reporting: Legislation for Action

I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports none
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 17-55: Declaration of Town-Owned Land (Vacant Parcel on Summer Street) as Surplus and Available for Disposition and Authorization to Sell Said Parcel (Motion to Move Resolution 17-55 - 2/3 Majority vote (6)) had tried to sell before, no progress, abutter had asked for no plans for the space other than adding it, can use for development, doesn't have enough frontage to do so motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 the Deed reference is correct per the Town Attorney
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 2. Resolution 17-56: Declaration as Surplus and Available for Partial Disposition (Leasing) and Authorization therefor of Town-Owned Structure and Land on Upper Union Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-56 - 2/3 Majority vote (6)) do have other leases for cell towers on our water tank, doesn't interfere, $50K/year with escalator, revenue to the town; 4 currently, one expiring; would go out for new leases; new leases have different mounting requirements motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 3. Resolution 17-57: Amendment of FY 2018 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 17-57 - Majority vote (5)) explanations provided by Jeff (covered in FinCom meeting Tuesday) FinCom approved by 6-0 vote additional State aid to be applied to School budget increase Town Admin salaries, decrease Planning Dept, switching dollars to save money overall  Police salaries, 2 known retirements, take a year to hire off the list, proposing to hire in advance to get the training ahead of the retirements asking for 9K to replace the canine who passed suddenly FinCom approved by 6-0 vote Police has done well with transfers, but would like to use the list 16 weeks as a patrol dog first, then trained for narcotics only one here is needed, we can get mutual aid for when needed motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 4. Resolution 17-60: Appropriation - DPW - Public Way Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-60 - Majority vote (5) $550K to be raised an appropriated for public way improvements potential listing of streets drafted, sewer/water listing being finalized and will be brought to the Council for review FinCom approved by 6-0 vote this would be the full utilization of the hotel tax motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 5. Resolution 17-61: Appropriation - Police - Radio Systems Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-61 - Majority vote (5)) FinCom approved by 6-0 vote motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 6. Resolution 17-59: Declaration of Town-Owned Land on Grove Street (Remaining Portion of Former Nu-Style Property) as Surplus and Available for Disposition (Motion to Move Resolution 17-59 - 2/3 Majority vote (6)) discussed at EDC meeting previously, could be a good option for the buyer to get the land reasonably and then still have the requirement to do the brown field fixes as needed no harm in trying this way thanks for showing the map in this way motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-795R: Zoning Map Changes from Business and Commercial II to Single Family Residential IV and Commercial I, In an Area on or Near Union, Cottage, and Saxon Streets - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-795R - 2/3 Majroity Roll Call vote (6)) Bissanti recused map shown on big screen (photo to be added later) cleaning up plot lines, second reading motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 via roll call
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797: Setbacks for Accessory Buildings and Structures - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797 to a 2nd Reading - Majority vote (5)) public hearing with no comments held earlier in this meeting motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

NuStyle plot of land proposed for an RFP to the Town Council, discussion underway #tc0927 pic.twitter.com/exOiYvEstr

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) September 28, 2017

Proposed plot line clean up map up for discussion at 2nd reading for Town Council #tc0927 pic.twitter.com/lPpecpLN7k

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) September 28, 2017

Live reporting: License transaction for 99 Restaurant

G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions - 99 Restaurant - Change in Officer/Director - 7:10pm (Motion to Remove 99 Restaurant License Transaction from the Table - Majority Vote (5))
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions none

motion to remove from table, seconded, passed 9-0

corporate move of filing with corporate personnel changing

there was an error in the filing

there is nothing to affect the operations locally

our corporate apologies, there was a mix-up 

responsible service, everyone is required for Tip certification

side issue with Bissanti and the 'tragic rewrite of the bylaw'

Live Reporting: Public Hearing - Bylaw amendment on setback requirements

F. Hearings

F. Hearings - Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797: Setbacks for Accessory Buildings and Structures - 7:10 pm

no comments from Council or citizens

hearing closed

Live reporting: Town Council - Sep 27, 2017

Present: Pellegri, Padula, Mercer, Vallee, Kelly, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones
Absent: none

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Approval of Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes
B. Announcements	B. Announcements
C. Proclamations/Recognitions	C. Proclamations/Recognitions
D. Citizen Comments	D. Citizen Comments none
E. Appointments	E. Appointments 1. Council on Aging - Janet Milici motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 2. Treasurer Collector - Kerri Anne Bertone  recognize Jim Dacey for 18 years of service, retiring in November, bond repurchases have said thousands Search committee members Tom Mercer, Miriam Goodman, Susan Dewsnap, Susan Gagner, Jamie, Jeff did get some candidates, selected 4 for interviews, did 3 (one withdrew) selected Kerri, worked with Jim for the past year to learn the process; undergoing additional training and certifications Pellegri - had concerns about the advertising in the Beacon bachelors degree in finance, candidate does not have currently; when changing from elected to appointed, would be to get the best qualified, don't think it has happened here degree in business being sought at Dean (not Finance) Dellorco - how long for? Nutting - permanent, or until they retire or leave does someone on the committee know that? Kerri was the most qualified to take the position, degree aside it is a small universe Dewsnap - did interview other candidates; one with an associates degree who is a Treasurer elsewhere; another had a BS who also is a Treasurer elsewhere Mercer - sat through many interviews through out the town, the candidate is far above the others. The others were not prepared, were not aware of our form of government. Asked of what the town's budget was, one candidate did not know. The procedures brought to the office over the past year. She has been training for the past year in the office Jones - knowing the committee who were making the interview and decision process; I know Kerri. I believe it is in our best interest to have someone who is from the Town and knows what is going on. I do support Kerri in this Pfeffer - part of the push to go from elected to appointed was the position was important. The job description calls for the minimum of the bachelors degree and she doesn't have it. This is a $100M company and it should be run by a professional. Padula - We pushed to get someone on the committee, Tom was on the committee Nutting - the job description is a wish list, when you sit with the members of the committee with the backgrounds they have the due diligence was done Dacey - this is the perfect transition, she has been training and doing well. I have a BS in engineering Padula- we put a group together and it may not be perfect, but I trust them.  Bissanti - I hope you didn't take offense to this; the transition working with Jim is good so you have my vote. I'd love to attract people with better degrees but I think they have other options Dellorco - you are from Franklin and working your way up, you have my support Kelly - Our job ts to find someone in Franklin when the time comes who is qualified. Miriam was one of our first appointments like this. I also some folks who do not have degrees and are successful. Some of us do not have degrees so mocking is not appropriate. We pushed for having someone on a committee (Town Council) and we got it, so we need to follow the process. Tom came back to us to bring the best candidate back to us. One of us is here, and we should have no issue voting for it. Our current treasurer says it is the right person motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-2 (Pellegri, Pfeffer both no)

Franklin Garden Club: “Growing Winter Hardy Cacti and Succulents in New England”

“Growing Winter Hardy Cacti and Succulents in New England” will be the focus of the Tuesday, October 3 meeting of the Franklin Garden Club. The meeting will take place at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 7:00 – 9:00p.m. The meeting is open to the public, including those interested in becoming a member of the Garden Club.

Lau Magner, past president of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts, will be the featured speaker. His presentation will include slides of cacti and succulent gardens, as well as information on how it is possible to create a “Little Arizona” garden in a New England backyard. He will share very easy and doable secrets for developing such gardens. 

As part of this illustrated presentation, attendees will learn how to design and build a cold hardy cactus garden, what desert plants will thrive in the garden, where to buy the plants, and what to expect as their garden passes through a typical New England year. Magner has explored the vast deserts of the American Southwest to develop his expertise in creating desert gardens and has created his own garden in Norfolk, Massachusetts.

The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.

Franklin Garden Club: “Growing Winter Hardy Cacti and Succulents in New England”